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Total Citations
828
H-Index
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About
Youngjib Ham is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of construction technology, robotics, and human-centered automation. His work spans visual monitoring of civil infrastructure, teleoperation of construction machinery, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Ham's most influential contribution—a 2016 review of UAV-based visual monitoring of civil infrastructure—has amassed nearly 500 citations, establishing him as a leading authority on drone applications for inspecting buildings, bridges, and construction sites. This foundational work helped shape how the field approaches remote sensing and automated surveillance of physical infrastructure. More recently, Ham has turned his focus toward human-machine interaction in construction robotics, particularly excavator teleoperation. His research investigates how operators can safely and effectively control heavy machinery from a distance—including in extreme environments such as lunar surface construction—addressing challenges like time delay, mental workload, and immersive multi-user interfaces. He has also emerged as a thoughtful voice on AI ethics in the AEC sector, co-authoring work that critically examines the responsibilities accompanying rapid technological adoption. Collectively, Ham's research advances a human-centered vision of construction automation, balancing innovation with safety and ethical accountability.
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- 4Multi-user immersive environment for excavator teleoperation in construction24 citations · 2023
- 5Exploring Human-Machine Interfaces for Teleoperation of Excavator14 citations · 2022
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